Apple is reportedly accelerating the release of iOS 18.2, aiming to launch the update in the first week of December. This update will bring significant enhancements to Apple Intelligence, including much-anticipated ChatGPT integration with Siri.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, iOS 18.2 will be a substantial update, particularly for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models. While Apple had previously confirmed a December release, this new information narrows down the timeframe.
New Apple Intelligence Features
iOS 18.2 will introduce several new Apple Intelligence features and expand existing ones:
- Genmoji: Create custom emojis.
- Image Playground: Generate custom images.
- Image Wand: Transform doodles into images within the Notes app.
- ChatGPT integration with Siri: Enables Siri to handle more complex queries.
- Localized English support for Apple Intelligence in the UK, South Africa, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Additional Features
Beyond AI enhancements, iOS 18.2 will also include:
- A new Default Apps section in Settings.
- New Apple News+ features (details not yet revealed).